Simulation to estimate wheel load and lateral force

Outline:

This program is available for estimating wheel load and lateral force excited by a train passing through a special alignment section to evaluate the safety factor of flange climbing derailment.

Characteristics:

A wheel load and lateral force estimation formula is used to calculate the safety factor of flange climbing, then the limit flange climbing factor is divided by the value to obtain the safety factor of flange climbing ratio, permitting the evaluation of the running safety in sharp curves and during low speed running. (See Figure 1 and Figure 2).

Figure 1. Example of the Calculation of the Safety Factor of Flange Climbing Ratio